YinAndYarn
@yinandyarn.bsky.social
Retired database programmer. Currently head curator for the Basement of Deferred Decision Making™️
Gardener, fiber arts dilettante, political news junkie - all avocations that frequently involve swearing. Lover of puns. Owned by a high maintenance GSD
Gardener, fiber arts dilettante, political news junkie - all avocations that frequently involve swearing. Lover of puns. Owned by a high maintenance GSD
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YinAndYarn
@yinandyarn.bsky.social
· Oct 18
Finished knitting Thursday night and made/attached the tassels last night. I was so excited that I took the photo before I trimmed the tassels, lol.
#nokings #knitting #handknitting #colorwork #knittersofbluesky
#nokings #knitting #handknitting #colorwork #knittersofbluesky
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We’re all gonna die because people couldn’t bring themselves to vote for the joyful black lady in 2024
September 14, 2026 at 6:55 PM
We’re all gonna die because people couldn’t bring themselves to vote for the joyful black lady in 2024
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As the worst measles resurgence in the U.S. in decades keeps growing, many public health experts are worried about the reliability of health information coming from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As diseases loom, CDC's response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency's reliability
The worst U.S. measles outbreak in decades is growing and flu season is imminent. Experts are fretting about federal health data reliability after the CDC questioned two Pennsylvania measles deaths.
akpub.io
September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
As the worst measles resurgence in the U.S. in decades keeps growing, many public health experts are worried about the reliability of health information coming from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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"Leon County, Florida’s mail ballot envelope design placed the words “return service requested” 0.236 inches away from its election office’s return address, when it was supposed to be 0.25, leading the USPS to reject it"
newrepublic.com/post/215342/...
newrepublic.com/post/215342/...
USPS Tries Rejecting Entire County’s Ballot Over Spacing Issue
The postal service tried to reject an entire ballot over an issue with the envelope—a dark sign of the chaos that could unfold before November’s elections.
newrepublic.com
September 12, 2026 at 3:33 AM
"Leon County, Florida’s mail ballot envelope design placed the words “return service requested” 0.236 inches away from its election office’s return address, when it was supposed to be 0.25, leading the USPS to reject it"
newrepublic.com/post/215342/...
newrepublic.com/post/215342/...
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AN URGENT EXCLUSIVE: Ahmed Soliman, the 30-year-old gay man ICE expelled in April to Equatorial Guinea, a country he has no ties to, was arrested this morning and cannot be located, his attorneys say. They fear he may be in one of EG's torture prisons. prospect.org/2026/09/11/i...
Immigrant Trump Sent to African Hotel Prison Arrested After Speaking With Media, Lawyers Say - The American Prospect
Ahmed Soliman’s attorneys fear he may have been sent to one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious torture prisons.
prospect.org
September 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM
AN URGENT EXCLUSIVE: Ahmed Soliman, the 30-year-old gay man ICE expelled in April to Equatorial Guinea, a country he has no ties to, was arrested this morning and cannot be located, his attorneys say. They fear he may be in one of EG's torture prisons. prospect.org/2026/09/11/i...
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Polling suggests the GOP’s strategy of obscuring a repeal of abortion rights as an anti-trans measure could work:
Nearly 60% of Missouri voters support abortion in the first 8 weeks of pregnancy, but 73% oppose gender transition surgery for minors.
Nearly 60% of Missouri voters support abortion in the first 8 weeks of pregnancy, but 73% oppose gender transition surgery for minors.
Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment
Two years after falsely linking reproductive rights to gender transition care for minors, GOP lawmakers have packaged the two issues into one amendment in an effort to strip away the right to abortion...
www.propublica.org
September 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Polling suggests the GOP’s strategy of obscuring a repeal of abortion rights as an anti-trans measure could work:
Nearly 60% of Missouri voters support abortion in the first 8 weeks of pregnancy, but 73% oppose gender transition surgery for minors.
Nearly 60% of Missouri voters support abortion in the first 8 weeks of pregnancy, but 73% oppose gender transition surgery for minors.
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If you liked your DOGE refund and your tariff rebate, you’ll love your Trump dividend.
Trump: "We're making a fortune. So if the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000. It will be called the Trump Dividend. Congratulations."
September 10, 2026 at 2:45 AM
If you liked your DOGE refund and your tariff rebate, you’ll love your Trump dividend.
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"Look at the last 3 GOP presidents. One oversaw a double-dip recession with a savings & loans scandal that looted the Treasury. That was Bush I. Another oversaw near meltdown of the whole capitalist system. That was Bush II. Then the next presided over a pandemic-driven collapse. That was Trump I."
Are voters finally realizing GOP presidents are disasters?
Michael Tomasky makes the case that they are.
www.publicnotice.co
August 28, 2026 at 3:33 PM
"Look at the last 3 GOP presidents. One oversaw a double-dip recession with a savings & loans scandal that looted the Treasury. That was Bush I. Another oversaw near meltdown of the whole capitalist system. That was Bush II. Then the next presided over a pandemic-driven collapse. That was Trump I."
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After FDR cleaned up the mess created by Calvin Coolidge and blamed on Herbert Hoover, Democrats spent decades reminding voters what the two parties had done.
In recent generations, that basic act of politicking has been deemed impolite by Democratic leaders. That needs to end.
In recent generations, that basic act of politicking has been deemed impolite by Democratic leaders. That needs to end.
New in PN: Are voters finally realizing that GOP presidents are disasters?
"The last 3 R presidents have handed their D successors an economic catastrophe, & the last 3 Ds have had to do their best to clean it up. Why don’t Ds ever say that? I think it would make a difference" — @mjtoma.bsky.social
"The last 3 R presidents have handed their D successors an economic catastrophe, & the last 3 Ds have had to do their best to clean it up. Why don’t Ds ever say that? I think it would make a difference" — @mjtoma.bsky.social
Are voters finally realizing GOP presidents are disasters?
Michael Tomasky makes the case that they are.
www.publicnotice.co
August 28, 2026 at 6:57 PM
After FDR cleaned up the mess created by Calvin Coolidge and blamed on Herbert Hoover, Democrats spent decades reminding voters what the two parties had done.
In recent generations, that basic act of politicking has been deemed impolite by Democratic leaders. That needs to end.
In recent generations, that basic act of politicking has been deemed impolite by Democratic leaders. That needs to end.
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"the money, which was supposed to be used to provide health insurance for poor children, was instead hastily passed through multiple organizations before eventually landing in the bank accounts of two political action committees and the Republican Party of Florida."
www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/g...
www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/g...
Grand jury finds DeSantis administration "misappropriated" $10 million in taxpayer money to Hope Florida
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
www.cbsnews.com
August 26, 2026 at 11:51 PM
"the money, which was supposed to be used to provide health insurance for poor children, was instead hastily passed through multiple organizations before eventually landing in the bank accounts of two political action committees and the Republican Party of Florida."
www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/g...
www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/g...
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Leaders of the Kennedy Center are threatening to demolish the center unless it is named for President Trump — “all in the name of one man’s vanity,” according to lawyers for the Democratic congresswoman fighting to keep the president’s name off of it.
Lawmaker accuses Kennedy Center board of demolition ‘threat’ over Trump’s name
Rep. Joyce Beatty’s lawyers called the warning that the center could be “taken down” a thinly veiled threat and “a breathtaking assault on the rule of law.”
www.washingtonpost.com
August 27, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Leaders of the Kennedy Center are threatening to demolish the center unless it is named for President Trump — “all in the name of one man’s vanity,” according to lawyers for the Democratic congresswoman fighting to keep the president’s name off of it.
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President Obama left office 3,500 days ago on January 20, 2017.
Husted: "I want to tell you why electricity prices are rising -- because Obama and Biden ... "
August 22, 2026 at 12:20 AM
President Obama left office 3,500 days ago on January 20, 2017.
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Scoop with @liamjscott.bsky.social: The Pentagon fired Stars and Stripes's publisher, editor-in-chief, and a reporter today following criticism of DOD interference. The EIC and reporter were fired for "insubordination" for doing a CBS interview. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes leaders who criticized DOD’s interference
The Defense Department earlier this year railed against the publication, which has long enjoyed editorial independence, as “woke.”
www.washingtonpost.com
August 21, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Scoop with @liamjscott.bsky.social: The Pentagon fired Stars and Stripes's publisher, editor-in-chief, and a reporter today following criticism of DOD interference. The EIC and reporter were fired for "insubordination" for doing a CBS interview. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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“In the rule, the Postal Service said that it would deliver mail ballots only in states that shared voter data with the federal agency.”
This is utterly outrageous.
This is utterly outrageous.
(GIFT ARTICLE) DANGER: The plan complies with Trump's executive order to restrict mail voting, which was blocked by federal courts and is under review at the Supreme Court.
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/u...
Postal Service Publishes Finalized Plan to Restrict Mail Ballots (Gift Article)
The plan complies with President Trump’s executive order to restrict mail voting, which was blocked by federal courts and is under review at the Supreme Court.
www.nytimes.com
August 22, 2026 at 3:10 AM
“In the rule, the Postal Service said that it would deliver mail ballots only in states that shared voter data with the federal agency.”
This is utterly outrageous.
This is utterly outrageous.
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John Roberts works for Donald Trump, not justice and the American people.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/08...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/08...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Chief Justice Lets Ballroom Construction Go Forward While Court Considers Issue
www.nytimes.com
August 21, 2026 at 9:03 PM
John Roberts works for Donald Trump, not justice and the American people.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/08...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/08...
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"It is encouraging to see the FTC tackle this bipartisan issue...Ultimately though, it should not be consumers' responsibility to read detailed disclosures on each item while shopping online to avoid being hit with a higher price," CR's Grace Gedye said in a statement to CBS News.
FTC says "personalized pricing" based on consumer data could violate the law
The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer's personal data, which could violate consumer law.
www.cbsnews.com
August 21, 2026 at 6:45 PM
"It is encouraging to see the FTC tackle this bipartisan issue...Ultimately though, it should not be consumers' responsibility to read detailed disclosures on each item while shopping online to avoid being hit with a higher price," CR's Grace Gedye said in a statement to CBS News.
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15,903 "illegal ballots" became 185, and they still haven’t shown that those 185 people cast any ballots. Gifted article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/u...
August 21, 2026 at 8:05 PM
15,903 "illegal ballots" became 185, and they still haven’t shown that those 185 people cast any ballots. Gifted article:
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/u...
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I know Grassly is old but do you think he knows who is in charge in the 3 branches of government now?
August 20, 2026 at 10:39 PM
I know Grassly is old but do you think he knows who is in charge in the 3 branches of government now?
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EXCLUSIVE: 404 Media placed a tracking device in a shipment of rare books to see which AI company was buying it, and found an Amazon facility where Amazon scans and destroys books. @evystadium.bsky.social has more.
Investigation by @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social here: www.404media.co/we-tracked-a...
Investigation by @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social here: www.404media.co/we-tracked-a...
August 17, 2026 at 2:25 PM
EXCLUSIVE: 404 Media placed a tracking device in a shipment of rare books to see which AI company was buying it, and found an Amazon facility where Amazon scans and destroys books. @evystadium.bsky.social has more.
Investigation by @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social here: www.404media.co/we-tracked-a...
Investigation by @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social here: www.404media.co/we-tracked-a...
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A person without any govt position, who has numerous financial conflicts of interest, should not conduct US foreign policy.
And that’s before we get to the fact that he uses this role to corruptly solicit money for himself.
It’s wrong. Many seem to have accepted it, but I’ll never stop objecting.
And that’s before we get to the fact that he uses this role to corruptly solicit money for himself.
It’s wrong. Many seem to have accepted it, but I’ll never stop objecting.
Kushner Meets With Hamas to Advance Trump’s Gaza Plan
The president’s son-in-law met the Palestinian militant group’s leaders in Egypt, officials said. He will soon see Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli leader.
www.nytimes.com
August 17, 2026 at 1:32 AM
A person without any govt position, who has numerous financial conflicts of interest, should not conduct US foreign policy.
And that’s before we get to the fact that he uses this role to corruptly solicit money for himself.
It’s wrong. Many seem to have accepted it, but I’ll never stop objecting.
And that’s before we get to the fact that he uses this role to corruptly solicit money for himself.
It’s wrong. Many seem to have accepted it, but I’ll never stop objecting.
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The executive branch is being run by the dumbest motherfuckers alive. www.wsj.com/us-news/trum...
Exclusive | Trump Orders Navy to Restore Old Technology in Aircraft Carriers, Costing Billions
The Navy spent years fighting the president’s push to go back to steam catapults.
www.wsj.com
August 13, 2026 at 9:18 PM
The executive branch is being run by the dumbest motherfuckers alive. www.wsj.com/us-news/trum...
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A bunch of cops cheering at a political rally — in uniform — as the president and AG endorse a candidate and attack their political opponents is not normal. And it is not okay.
Newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche is speaking at a Trump rally to endorse Bruce Blakeman
August 14, 2026 at 10:05 PM
A bunch of cops cheering at a political rally — in uniform — as the president and AG endorse a candidate and attack their political opponents is not normal. And it is not okay.
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“Donald Trump lost a war he started, the only president in history to accomplish such a feat. Perhaps worse is he *continues* to lose it in the absence of a hard stop. His challenge now seems to be preventing the American public from knowing the truth. I mean, everyone *else* seems to know.”
August 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM
“Donald Trump lost a war he started, the only president in history to accomplish such a feat. Perhaps worse is he *continues* to lose it in the absence of a hard stop. His challenge now seems to be preventing the American public from knowing the truth. I mean, everyone *else* seems to know.”
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"Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals."
Susan Collins & Congressional Republicans voted to fund all of this.
Susan Collins & Congressional Republicans voted to fund all of this.
AP Exclusive: ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
apnews.com
August 11, 2026 at 11:29 PM
"Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals."
Susan Collins & Congressional Republicans voted to fund all of this.
Susan Collins & Congressional Republicans voted to fund all of this.
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An anti-sex-trafficking nonprofit in Utah whose founder resigned after multiple women accused him of trafficking and sexual abuse has won a federal contract to provide legal services to unaccompanied immigrant children in government custody. prospect.org?p=142613
August 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM
An anti-sex-trafficking nonprofit in Utah whose founder resigned after multiple women accused him of trafficking and sexual abuse has won a federal contract to provide legal services to unaccompanied immigrant children in government custody. prospect.org?p=142613